The second of this two-course series will provide additional human resources fundamentals for those workers touching the HR function without necessarily having an HR background. It will cover additional emphasis on more strategic HR initiatives. A guiding theme for this course will be helping the participant directly and, by extension, the employee group to deliver on strategic goals. We will pay special attention to the federal employment- laws as they guide the functional areas addressed in the course. The objective of this course is to support the work you do in your role, and build your knowledge of and confidence in making effective employment-related HR decisions.

The topics include:

• Week One: Leadership — being a great leader and building leaders throughout your organization (Key areas: building your network; change management; leadership and motivation theories; strategic planning; succession planning)
• Week Two: Compensation and Benefits — identify and implement a successful philosophy to your total rewards (Key areas: philosophy of compensation; benefits package for recruitment and retention)
• Week Three: Risk and Rewards — what to plan for, build towards and mitigate within your organization (Key areas: risk management; technology considerations)
• Week Four: Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Belonging and Justice — be transformative in building your culture, with particular emphasis to DEI (Key areas: understanding terms; execution of initiatives; why it matters)
• Week Five: Employment Laws (Federal) Two — key laws that drive the employment experience (Key areas: select federal laws review)
• Week Six: Where to Go from Here — plotting your future from an HR perspective (Key areas: certification opportunities; course review)

The live Zoom lessons will be held on Thursdays from 12-1 p.m. Central Time. These lessons will also be recorded for on-demand access.

Audience Level

Intermediate

Completing both HR 1 and HR 2 courses gives you access to the Legal Management HR Specialist Certificate Program.

CLM Credits

Meet minimum course requirements and earn these credits toward your CLM application or recertification.

• Application: 5 hours of credit in Organizational Development
• Functional Specialist Credit: 5 hours of credit in Human Resources Management
• Recertification: 5 hours of credit in HR Management and 1 hour of credit in Substance Abuse

Continuing Education Credits

Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) The Association of Legal Administrators is recognized by SHRM to offer Professional Development Credits (PDCs) for SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP. This program has been approved for 6 PDCs. Knowledge Domains: HR Expertise; Critical Evaluation; Relationship Management

SHRM: 22-TQQNJ 

HR Certification Institute (HRCI) The HR 2 Course has been pre-approved for 6 hours of recertification credits toward PHR and SPHR recertification through the HR Certification Institute. For more information about certification or recertification, please visit the HR Certification Institute website at www.hrci.org. The use of this seal is not an endorsement by the HR Certification Institute of the quality of the activity. It means that this activity has met the HR Certification Institute’s criteria to be pre-approved for recertification credit.

HRCI: 580667

Functional Areas: Total Rewards; Talent Planning and Acquisition; Talent Development and Management

Course Requirements

Each course has a start and end date. To receive the course completion certificate and CLM, SHRM and HRCI credits, all weekly assignments must be completed and quizzes passed with a score of 70% or higher by the last day of the course.

The first of this two-course series will provide key human resources fundamentals for those workers touching the HR function without necessarily having an HR background. You’ll get tips and guidance towards building and maintaining an engaged workforce, helping to contribute to your organization’s strategic goals. Special attention will be paid to the federal employment -laws, from an HR rather than lawyer perspective. The objective of this course is to support the work you do in your role, and provide consultation on effective employment-related decision-making.  

The following is an outline of the topics:

• Week 1: Human Resources Overview — a big-picture look at what people serving some of all the HR function want to be aware of (Key areas: what is human resources; employee lifecycle; knowledge, skills, abilities to thrive in your role)
• Week 2: Talent Acquisition and Planning — finding and securing rock star talent that fit your organization (Key areas: job analysis; recruiting in today’s environment; interviewing; onboarding)
• Week 3: Engaging and Retaining Your Workforce — making and keeping your organization as a great place to work (Key areas: employee satisfaction; employee engagement; retention tips)
• Week 4: Performance Management — from coaching to termination (Key areas: performance management; disciplinary process; employee relations; labor relations)
• Week 5: What Do Employees Need from You — designing your role and approach to serve employee needs (Key areas: core competencies; employee development)
• Week 6: Employment Laws (Federal) Part One — key laws that drive the employment experience (Key areas: select federal laws review; course review)

The live Zoom lessons will be held on Thursdays from 12-1 p.m. Central Time. These lessons will also be recorded for on-demand access.

Audience Level

Intermediate

Completing both HR 1 and HR 2 courses gives you access to the Legal Management HR Specialist Certificate Program. 

CLM Credits

Meet minimum course requirements and earn the following credit towards your CLM application or recertification.

• Application: 6 hours of credit in Organizational Development
• Functional Specialist Credit: 6 hours of credit in Human Resources Management
• Recertification: 6 hours of credit in Human Resources Management

Continuing Education Credits

Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)
The Association of Legal Administrators is recognized by SHRM to offer Professional Development Credits (PDCs) for SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP. This program has been approved for 6 PDCs. Knowledge Domains: HR Expertise; Critical Evaluation

SHRM: 22-A4GUY 

HR Certification Institute (HRCI)
The HR 1 Course has been pre-approved for 6 hours of recertification credits toward PHR and SPHR recertification through the HR Certification Institute. For more information about certification or recertification, please visit the HR Certification Institute website at www.hrci.org. The use of this seal is not an endorsement by the HR Certification Institute of the quality of the activity. It means that this activity has met the HR Certification Institute’s criteria to be pre-approved for recertification credit.

HRCI: 580665

Functional Areas: Employee Relations and Risk Management; Talent Planning and Acquisition; Business Management

Course Requirements

Each course has a start and end date. To receive the course completion certificate and CLM, SHRM and HRCI credits, all weekly assignments must be completed and quizzes passed with a score of 70% or higher by the last day of the course.

Completing the HR 1 and HR 2 courses and passing the certificate exam will help you deepen your knowledge about law firm human resource management, ensure your achievement of the learning objectives, and give you a credential that sets you apart. Learn more about the Legal Management Specialist Certificates here.

Instructions

• Pass this exam with a 70% or higher in order to receive the Legal Management HR Specialist Certificate. 
• While you are not timed, the exam must be completed in a single sitting. If your computer times out from inactivity, your responses will not be saved. 
• Correct answers will not be shared afterward. You will only be able to view your score. 
• If you do not pass the exam, a page will display with directions describing how to retake the exam. Since the exam can only be retaken once, please take time to review the materials from both HR courses as the questions on this exam are only based on items covered in those courses.

Please contact elearning@alanet.org with any questions you may have. Best of luck!